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When we give someone a gift we want them to get joy out of it. Whether it’s something you know they have an interest in or a gag to make them laugh, at the end of the day we want them to like it. You most likely default to physical things that you can take home and keep on a shelf, but that doesn’t have to be the case.

An experience can be just as great of a gift as something you get at a store. Whether it’s a show or trip having a moment with your friend that you both experience together can not only be a bonding experience but something you both can take with you for a long time.

Gifts can be wanted or liked but still take up space in your home. Clutter from things we’ve been given can pile up over time and the fact they were given to us can make it harder to get rid of when the time comes. By giving an experience you can give the person the happiness and excitement you wanted without clustering up their house with things they don’t nessesarily need.

You don’t need hours to maintain order. You need consistency.
A simple 10-minute reset at the end of the day can prevent clutter from building up.
Focus on:
Clearing surfaces
Putting items back in their designated spots
Resetting your main living areas
Think of it as closing your home for the day, just like you would at the office.

With the long weekend coming to an end I hope all of you enjoy this Victoria Day before we all go back to work!

Paper is one of the biggest sources of recurring clutter - especially for busy households.
Bills, school forms, receipts, notes…it never seems to stop.
Create a simple paper workflow:
Inbox: One place where all paper lands
Action: Deal with it (pay, sign, file)
Archive, recycle or shred
Avoid multiple piles in different rooms. One central system saves time, energy, and mental load.
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Clutter often builds where life happens:
Kitchen counters
Entryways
Home office desks
Instead of fighting this, design for it.
Create intentional drop zones for everyday items:
A tray or basket for mail
Hooks for bags and coats
A designated spot for work papers
The key is to make these zones:
Easy to access
Visually contained
Simple to reset
When everything has a home, it is much easier to put things away, even on busy days.

If you’re a busy professional balancing career, home, and family, this isn’t a failure or willpower issue. It is a systemic issue.
The good news? With a few intentional habits and realistic systems, you can maintain your organized space without adding more to your already full plate.

Looking for some decluttering tips? Here’s a fellow organizer and good friend sharing useful tips on the radio today.

I'm going to be on CBC Radio this afternoon, sharing decluttering tips! I just finished a pre-interview with a producer, and I'll share a schedule around 1:00. Afternoon shows from across Canada will be interviewing me between 2:30 and 6:30 pm ET. Can't wait to discuss my favourite topic!

Edit #2: See comments for one of the interviews if you'd like to listen!

ETA: here's the schedule!
Hilda’s CBC Radio schedule April 1, 2026
All times are ET.
The ones that say “LIVE” are at that time and the others will be recorded at the time it says then aired shortly after.
FB wouldn’t let me share the direct links because it’s considered news, so copy the link into your browser and replace the {dot} with an actual period.

2:30 NEW BRUNSWICK https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-83-shift-nb
2:40 LIVE HALIFAX - Mainstreet https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-37-mainstreet-ns
2:50 SUDBURY / THUNDER BAY - https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-84-up-north
3:07 LIVE TORONTO - https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-82-here-and-now-toronto
3:20 YELLOWKNIFE https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-195-trail-s-end
3:40 KELOWNA https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-96-radio-west
3:50 LIVE CAPE BRETON https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-36-mainstreet-cape-breton
4:07 LIVE OTTAWA https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-all-in-a-day
4:20 SASKATCHEWAN https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-103-the-afternoon-edition-sask
4:50 VANCOUVER https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-46-on-the-coast
5:07 LIVE CALGARY https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch
5:20 LIVE WINNIPEG https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed
5:50 WHITEHORSE https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-81-airplay
6:07 LONDON/WINDSOR https://www.cbc {dot} ca/listen/live-radio/1-80-afternoon-drive

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Storage solutions don’t hav to mean spending money on extras, sometimes you can make do with what you have around. Repurposing can be a great way to use your resources while keeping things in neat and accessable locations.